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February 2024 ■ eesc.europa.eu/nat ■ Our current & future opinions

EDITORIAL BY PETER SCHMIDT

Farmers' protests, Europe's Future and the SDGs - a Call for Action to leave no one behind in the sustainability transition We have been busy in the recent months and hosted the presentation of the Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24, signed the Call for Action on the SDGs, adopted our position on the just transition policy framework as well as on the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027, addressed the farmers' protests and other timely issues. Thank you for diving into our newsletter! 💬Read the editorial

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Europe's Future and the SDGs This high-level discussion aimed to provide relevant contributions on how the EU can strengthen its SDG leadership.  The event featured also the launch of the 5th edition of the Europe Sustainable Development Report which tracks annually since 2019 the performance of all EU member states and partner countries on the SDGs and is co-designed with civil society. Speakers highlighted opportunities and mechanisms for further engagement with civil society organizations and the private sector to advance the SDGs in Europe. 📖Read more 🎬Video recording 💬Press article 🎥Short video summary

European Economic and Social Committee,update

Invitation No place for hate: a Europe united against hatred 19/03/2024 | 10:00 – 13:00 | Hybrid public hearing | EESC

The European Commission published its communication on “No place for hate: a Europe united against hatred” in December 2023 as a call for action to all Europeans to stand up against hatred and speak up for tolerance and respect. This comes in the wake of an alarming increase in hate speech and hate crime with evidence showing that Jewish and Muslim communities are particularly affected. This hearing will invite relevant actors to discuss the measures in the communication and how civil society can contribute to address this surge in hatred. Your participation and input are most welcome! The draft agenda and the registration form are available on the EESC web site  Please feel free to forward the invitation to anybody that may be interested. For any questions related to the event you can contact June Bedaton by e-mail. NB: In accordance with existing rules, no daily allowance for participation in video conferences is granted.

Invitation Un lieu où il est exclu de haïr: une Europe unie contre la haine 19/03/2024 | 10h00 – 13h00 | Audition publique hybride | CESE

La Commission européenne a publié sa communication sur le thème «Un lieu où il est exclu de haïr: une Europe unie contre la haine » en décembre 2023 comme un appel lancé à tous les Européens pour agir contre la haine et prôner la tolérance et le respect. Cet appel fait suite à l’augmentation inquiétante des discours et des crimes de haine, dont il est démontré qu’ils visent particulièrement les communautés juive et musulmane. La présente audition sera l’occasion d’inviter les acteurs concernés à débattre des mesures présentées dans la communication et de la manière dont la société civile peut contribuer à lutter contre cette montée de la haine. Votre participation et votre contribution sont les bienvenues! Vous trouverez le programme et le formulaire d'inscription sur le site web du CESE. N’hésitez pas à transmettre cette invitation à toute personne qui pourrait être intéressée. Pour toute question concernant cet événement, veuillez contacter June Bedaton par e-mail. NB: Conformément aux règles en vigueur, aucune indemnité journalière n’est accordée pour la participation à des vidéoconférences.

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European Stability Mechanism :ESM appoints Pilar Castrillo as Head of Economic and Market Analysis

ESM APPOINTS PILAR CASTRILLO AS HEAD OF ECONOMIC AND MARKET ANALYSIS
26 February 2024
ESM Press Release no. 3/2024

(Luxembourg) - The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has appointed Pilar Castrillo to the position of Head of the Economic and Market Analysis division, part of the Chief Economist department.

Ms Castrillo had been serving as Deputy Head of the division since September 2019 and Acting Head since May 2023. Her division monitors and assess risks in the euro area economy and financial markets, and coordinates related economic and policy research. During this period, she has been instrumental in substantively developing the division's capacity.

"I am glad about Pilar’s promotion to Head of the Economic and Market Analysis Division. She is a highly skilled economist who has demonstrated her excellent capabilities and expertise, leading the division, first as deputy and then as acting head. The team plays a pivotal role in ESM operations by analysing the macroeconomic environment and financial markets, and I am happy that Pilar will continue to guide its activities”, said ESM Managing Director Pierre Gramegna.

Prior to joining the ESM in 2019, Pilar Castrillo worked at Telefonica S.A. as macroeconomist and manager, covering different euro area and Latin American economies and financial markets. She also worked at NERA Economic Consulting.

Ms Castrillo holds two Bachelor’s degrees (in Economics and Law) from Carlos III University in Madrid, and a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from the Centre of Monetary and Financial Studies (CEMFI) in Madrid.



Pilar Castrillo, Head of Economic and Market Analysis

Media Enquiries
Cédric Crelo
Head of Communications and Chief Spokesperson
Phone: +352 260 962 205

c.crelo@esm.europa.eu

Anabela Reis
Deputy Head of Communications and Deputy Chief Spokesperson
Phone: +352 260 962 551

a.reis@esm.europa.eu

George Matlock
Senior Financial Spokesperson
Phone: +352 260 962 232

g.matlock@esm.europa.eu

Juliana Dahl
Principal Speechwriter and Principal Spokesperson
Phone: +352 260 962 654

j.dahl@esm.europa.eu

About the ESM

<p>The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has the mandate to preserve financial stability in the euro area by providing financial assistance to Member States with severe financing problems. It is a permanent inter-governmental institution, operating since October 2012. The shareholders of the ESM are the 20 euro area Member States. All financial assistance to Member States is linked to appropriate conditionality. The ESM finances its assistance by issuing bonds and other debt instruments. It has a total subscribed capital of approximately €700 billion, which comprises €80 billion in paid-in capital and €624 billion in committed callable capital. The ESM’s maximum lending capacity is €500 billion.</p>

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EESC - Section for Employment, Social Affairs and Citizenship,update

SOC/782 - Strengthening civil dialogue and participatory democracy in the EU: a path forward  SOC/782 - Pistes pour renforcer le dialogue civil et la démocratie participative dans l’Union européenne EN At its 585th plenary session, held on 14 and 15 February 2024, the European Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion, available in all language versions.

SOC - Invitation - 14/03/24 - Ensuring Roma political participation at local, national & European level

 

Invitation Ensuring Roma political participation at local, national and European level: identifying obstacles, solutions and good practices 14/03/2024 | 09:30 – 13:00 | Hybrid public hearing | EESC

The EESC's Permanent Group on Inclusion of the Roma is organising a hybrid public hearing on "Ensuring Roma political participation at local, national and European level: identifying obstacles, solutions and good practices" on 14 March 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

European Youth Press: Everything about our February 2024

Newsletter February 2024

Dear young media makers, We are excited to be back with many new and exciting oppportunities and updates. We just had our first physical Board Meeting in Budapest and have been working hard on the projects for this year. Do not hesitate and become a part of the EYP universe by applying to one of our many opportunities that you can find below. You will also have the chance to take a look at the work realized by our newly relaunched Orange Magazine or you might even want to become a part of Orange Magazine yourself. All infos on that below. Happy reading and a great continuation of 2024, EYP Executive Board Our first physical Board Meeting of 2024 Last weekend, the Executive Board convened in the city of Budapest for the first physical Board Meeting of the year. Amidst historic Budapest´s charm, we also enjoyed a dinner with representatives from our local Member organization Due. Febrary´s gathering focused on laying the groundwork for a year of impactful initiatives and stronger community ties. With exciting plans on the horizion, the meeting marked a vibrant and productive start to 2024. Apply now as a Proactive Team Member 2024 and support our research! You can be a part of this exciting project, when you:  have a passion for research and commitment to promote diversity and inclusion  strong analytical and critical thinking skills  the ability to work independently and in a multicultural team You will  gain hands-on experience in conducting research  enhance your skills in data analysis, report writing and presentation  have an oppportunity to present your findings at events across Europe  and receive a certificate of participation The project  will start in April and end in December 2024 To apply please submit your 1. CV 2. a cover letter 3. and two writing samples from previous research (if available) to applications@youthpress.org. The application deadline is the 15th of March. Find more information here and for further questions please contact Katarina Milovic and Dr. Jonathan Hendrickx at k.milovic@youthpress.org and j.hendrickx@youthpress.org. New youth exchange opportunity alert for German residents!   Apply now for our youth exchange, travel with us to Estonia and learn everything about advocacy via Oxfordian Debates    What? Cultivate important skills like advocacy and debate with other international participants during our youth exchange in Estonia and get an insight into the role of European policies  When? 14th-21st of July, 2024 Where? Paikuse, Parnu, Estonia Who can apply? German residents between 18 and 25 years (participants with fewer opportunities can be up to 30 years old) and a group leader that is at least 18 years old. Application Deadline: 14th of April, 2024. Apply here. Updates of Orange Magazine Our first blog posts of the year are now live: For EYP's #InclusiveMediaMatters campaign, OM sat down with Alisa Buchinger, Austria's new karate national team coach, for an interview about her life after her career as a professional karateka. In early February, OM's Team Leader Saskia Reimann and Core Team member Aisling Redden went to the UK to report from the Warwick Economics Summit. As we have a lot of exciting opportunities coming up at Orange Magazine, we are looking to expand our Core Team. Details on how to apply you can find on our website! The deadline for applications is March 15, 11:59pm CET. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X for all the latest updates!  Advocacy on Media Youth Skills Toolkit Youth Media Matters! And this is why we want to share all the tips and tricks from our #YouthMediaMatters Campaign with you. Learn how to actively advocate for the importance of Youth Media, how to deal with misinformation and how to approach reporting as a young journalist or media maker. Simply click here to download our Toolkit and level up your skills. News & Opportunities Intercultural media conference   What? The Belgian organization "What's Next Media" is hosting an intercultural media conference, "Youth and Media," aiming to address youth underrepresentation in European media. They are actively seeking European organizations interested in collaboration. When? Late fall 2024. Who can cooperate? European non-profit organizations that share the same values and goals of this project. Find out more here. Newsletter on EU Youth Opportunities   What? You want to stay up to date on EU Youth Opportunities? Then do not miss your chance to sign up to this newsletter. Find out more here. Grants available to support solutions journalism (Europe)   What? SoJo Europe is a training, grant and mentoring program that stimulates more solutions journalism. Who? This grant programme is open to small European media news outlets, especially serving underrepresented groups. Application deadline: 4th April 2024 Find our more here. German-French Journalism Prize   What? Entries can be submitted if they were published between 2 March 2023 and 1 March 2024. The prize is awarded in the categories "News Formats", "Documentary" and "Investigation". Deadline: 1st of March 2024. Find our more here. Pulitzer Data Journalism Grant   What? The Pulitzer Center, a non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is seeking applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight underreported issues.This opportunity is open to all newsrooms and independent journalists in the United States and abroad. Deadline: Rolling applications. Find our more here.

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